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The Effect of Dialectical Behavior Therapy – Skills Training (DBT-ST) on Cognitive Function

study of the Effect of Dialectical Behavior Therapy – Skills Training (DBT-ST) on Cognitive Function in Methadone Maintenance Treatment Patients.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180721040541N1
Enrollment
40
Registered
2018-09-26
Start date
2018-10-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-10-11

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Conditions

Mental and behavioral disorders due to the use of opioids. Mental and behavioral disorders due to the use of opioids

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: DBT-ST (Methadone maintenance treatment). Intervention 2: Control group: MMT.

Sponsors

Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age range from 18 to 45 years Detection of opioid dependence (opium, sap and heroin) Treatment for at least one month with methadone Participant consent Level of at least third degree education (cycle)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Positive morphine test during initial assessment and post-test The presence of a phase of mania or current depression The presence of psychoactive or micropsychotic courses in patients There is a history of head injury that has led to anesthesia Four absentee sessions for each patient during treatment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Risky Decision Making. Timepoint: Before the intervention , after intervention. Method of measurement: Iowa gambling task.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Attention. Timepoint: Before the intervention , after intervention. Method of measurement: Continuous performance task.;Cognitive Flexibility. Timepoint: Before the intervention , after intervention. Method of measurement: Wisconsin card sorting test.;Planning. Timepoint: Before the intervention , after intervention. Method of measurement: London Tower Test.;Problem - Solving. Timepoint: Before the intervention , after intervention. Method of measurement: Wisconsin card sorting test.;Psychological Signs. Timepoint: Before the intervention , after intervention. Method of measurement: DASS-42.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contactkiamars khezrian

Kashan University of Medical Sciences

kiomarskhezrian@gmail.com+98 31 5554 2999

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026